(xiá) - To bind or wrap tightly & to tie up

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xiá | 16 strokes | radical:

· xiá

To bind or wrap tightly;

to tie up;

to bundle;

to fasten securely.

To bind or wrap tightlyto tie upto bundle

Usage highlights

Bundle firewoodWrap packageTie documentsSecure bindingFasten bundleTie up goods

Synonyms

  • to tie, bind
  • to bundle, tie up
  • to tie up, bind

Antonyms

  • to untie, loosen
  • to loosen, relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bundled the firewood tightly (縖柴).
  • She wrapped the package securely (縖包裹).
  • They tied up the documents (縖文件).

Collocations

  • Bundle firewood(縖柴)
  • Wrap package(縖包裹)
  • Tie documents(縖文件)
  • Secure binding(縖紧)
  • Fasten bundle(縖束)
  • Tie up goods(縖货)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in historical texts describing the action of tying or bundling items.
  • It is considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical Chinese contexts.

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